Green Meat in Chicken? Here’s What’s Really Going On

than relying on visual appearance.

That simple habit removes much of the guesswork from preparing chicken safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my chicken breast have a green spot inside?

A localized green area deep inside a chicken breast can result from deep pectoral myopathy, also known as green muscle disease. Restricted blood flow damages the deep breast muscle, and pigment breakdown eventually creates the green appearance.

Does green chicken always mean it has spoiled?

poultry, but it should not serve as a way to rescue spoiled meat. For chicken

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